Tides Today & Tomorrow in Port Manatee, FL

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Port Manatee, FL.
Next low tide : in 4h 40m at 12:25 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 6:51 pm (1.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:05 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:02 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (36% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8726384
Common Questions About Tides

Port Manatee, FL Tides - Apr 2003

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:461.61:061.66:560.37:180.26:206:47New Moon1Tue
2Wed1:241.51:231.87:160.47:550.16:196:48New Moon2Wed
3Thu2:031.41:401.97:340.58:340.06:186:48New Moon3Thu
4Fri2:481.31:572.07:470.79:15-0.16:176:49Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat3:381.22:142.07:520.810:00-0.26:166:49Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun5:391.13:352.18:530.911:53-0.27:157:50Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon4:042.17:147:50Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue4:422.012:56-0.27:137:51First Quarter8Tue
9Wed5:381.92:09-0.27:117:51First Quarter9Wed
10Thu7:241.83:21-0.27:107:52First Quarter10Thu
11Fri9:261.84:24-0.27:097:52First Quarter11Fri
12Sat12:501.45:15-0.24:501.17:087:53Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun12:461.55:58-0.25:450.87:077:53Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon12:591.66:35-0.16:350.57:067:54Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue12:491.91:161.77:090.17:240.17:057:54Full Moon15Tue
16Wed1:451.91:371.97:390.48:13-0.27:047:55Full Moon16Wed
17Thu2:421.71:592.18:060.79:05-0.47:037:56Full Moon17Thu
18Fri3:441.52:242.38:290.99:58-0.57:027:56Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat4:541.32:542.48:431.110:55-0.57:017:57Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun6:231.23:292.58:231.211:57-0.57:007:57Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon4:102.46:597:58Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue5:052.21:07-0.36:587:58Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed6:392.02:24-0.26:577:59Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu8:321.83:37-0.16:567:59Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri12:371.54:350.04:261.26:558:00Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat12:351.65:190.15:300.96:558:01Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun12:351.75:520.36:160.76:548:01Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon12:181.612:431.86:190.46:550.46:538:02Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue1:041.512:571.96:420.67:310.26:528:02New Moon29Tue
30Wed1:451.51:132.07:010.88:060.16:518:03New Moon30Wed
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8726384)

Common Questions About Port Manatee, FL Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Port Manatee, FL today?

Slack tide in Port Manatee, FL is approximately 3:38 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Port Manatee, FL?

Port Manatee, FL is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 36% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are shifting between spring and neap.

What datum are Port Manatee, FL tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Port Manatee, FL?

Tide predictions for Port Manatee, FL come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Port Manatee, FL?

Tide data for Port Manatee, FL is sourced from NOAA Station #8726384. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8726384.

What is the moon phase in Port Manatee, FL tonight?

Tonight the moon over Port Manatee, FL is First Quarter (36% illuminated). This places Port Manatee, FL in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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